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Petrobras Oil Deaths: In Brazil, Two Workers Die After Scaffolding Collapses

Brazil’s most important company has been hit by a string of deaths from site accidents.

Greek Debt Crisis: Greece’s Pension System Was Once A Bloated Mess, Now It’s A Crucial Lifeline For Struggling Families

As the Greek debt crisis wears on, a critical pressure point has emerged: pensions. And while Greeks work longer hours than their northern neighbors, they also retire years earlier.

Greek Debt Crisis: Tsipras' Government Submits New Bailout Request Ahead Of Sunday's 'Final Deadline'

The Greek government, racing against time to finalize a deal, has now sent a formal loan request to the European Stability Mechanism.

Chinese Stocks Plunge Again As Half Of All Listed Companies Suspend Trading, Regulator Pledges To End 'Irrational Panic’

Half of all listed companies on the country's main indexes suspended trading while the regulator pledged to end the "irrational panic."

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Greek Debt Crisis: What Currency Will Greeks Use If Greece Leaves The Eurozone?

As eurozone negotiations continue to founder, Greeks are weighing other money options, from a revived drachma to local barter systems.

Greek Debt Crisis: Foreign Travelers In Greece's Island Hot Spots Say Little Has Changed For Vacationers

Foreign travelers in Greece's island hot spots this week say little has changed since Sunday's referendum on a European bailout deal. For now.

Greece Debt Crisis: Eurozone Leaders Speak Out About Grexit Ahead Of Brussels Meeting

"We must respect the vote of the Greek people, but we must also respect the other 18 member states," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.

Experts Warn Of Economic Challenges As Chinese Government Downplays Risk Of Stock Market Fall

China’s markets fell again Tuesday despite confidence-building measures. Analysts say the slump could hit demand and the financial system.

Election 2016: As Labor Grapples With Candidate Endorsements, Transit Union Head Applauds Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders is tapping into the labor movement's frustrations, says Larry Hanley, head of the Amalgamated Transit Union.

Greek Debt Crisis: Eurogroup Meeting Live Stream, Where To Watch And Check For Updates On Greek Bailout

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is headed for a showdown with creditors Tuesday after a resounding majority of Greeks voted against austerity demands Sunday.

Greek Debt Crisis: All Eyes On Decisive Eurozone Summit In Brussels As Greek Banks Run Out Of Cash

As eurozone leaders gather in Brussels for back-to-back meetings on the Greek crisis, hopes of an immediate breakthrough are far from certain.

Russia Signs Agreement To Get $10B Investment From Saudi Arabia Amid Western Sanctions

Up to first five investment deals are expected to be signed in the next three months and attract partners from China, South Korea and the UAE.

Greek Debt Crisis: What Happens If Greece Leaves The Eurozone?

Here's a look at how a possible Greece departure from the eurozone might unfold — and what could happen next.

Astronomers And Astrophysicists Want A Giant New Space Telescope To Replace Hubble And Find Life Elsewhere In the Universe – And It Will Only Cost $9B

Astronomers say a proposed $9 billion telescope would snap the clearest images of the universe to date and build on the success of the Hubble for the next generation.

Greek Debt Crisis: Latin America's Leftist Leaders Side With Tsipras

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro hailed Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras for standing up to the International Monetary Fund.

European Central Bank Raises 'Haircut' On Greek Collateral, Ratcheting Up Pressure On Greek Banks

By raising the "haircut" on the collateral Greek banks must hold, the European Central Bank effectively limited their solvency.

Who Is Euclid Tsakalotos? Greece's New Finance Minister Replaces Yanis Varoufakis

The Oxford-educated economist already was the lead negotiator with Greece's creditors.

Greek Crisis: After Referendum, Government Shakeup, Greece Prepares For Uncertain Future

Armed with a decisive referendum result rejecting austerity, Greece now enters a crucial negotiating week with one familiar face missing.

Why The Dow Jones Industrial Average Is Unmoved By Greek Referendum

U.S. stocks remained largely unchanged Monday after Greeks overwhelmingly rejected austerity measures over the weekend.

London Underground Strike 2015: 24-Hour Tube Walkout Would Strand Millions, Cripple Operations

Commuters should prepare for the largest London Underground strike since 2002.

Hong Kong Stocks Plunge On Greek No, Chinese Shares Close Mixed On 'Extraordinary' Government Measures

Hong Kong shares saw their biggest one-day fall in three years as concerns about the future of the European Union dominated the Hang Seng index.

Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis Resigns Despite 'No' Vote In Referendum

Yanis Varoufakis stepped down a day after Greek voters rejected a new bailout deal. EU officials will meet Tuesday to discuss fresh proposals from Greece.

Chancellor Osborne Says He Has Found $18.7 Billion Of Welfare Cuts

The budget is the Conservatives' clearest chance in almost two decades to remold Britain into a low-tax, small-state economy.

Asian Stocks Dip In Reaction To Greek Austerity 'No' Vote

Some analysts said the moves appeared relatively minor, indicating there was no panic and investors remained focused on China's volatile markets.

Iran's Zarif Says Differences Remain In Nuclear Talks With Major Powers

"Still nothing is clear. ... Some differences remain and we are trying and working hard," Mohammad Javad Zarif told reporters.

Pope Comes 'Home' To South America To Defend Planet And The Poor

When he emerged from the plane, a breeze whipped off his white zucchetto cap and swirled his robes.

Greek Referendum 2015: Greek Voters Reject Bailout Offer, Vote ‘No’ On Creditors’ Demands

"With the difficult circumstances prevailing today you made a very brave choice," Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said.

New UNESCO World Heritage Sites: France's Champagne And Burgundy, San Antonio, Texas, Early Selections For Heritage Status

The French wine-making regions of Champagne and parts of Burgundy were recognized for development of secondary fermentation and agro-industrial enterprise.

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